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Toy Safety
for Beginners
Ir. Dr. Vincent TamDBA, MBA, MAS, MSc, BSc
MHKIE
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Introduction
Ref: EU Directive 2009/48/EC
Products designed or intended, whether or
not exclusively, for use in play by children
under 14 years of age.
Toy
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Introduction
The condition of being protected from or
unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.
Ref: Oxford Dictionary
Safety
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Introduction
One who is just starting to learn or do
something.
A person who is inexperienced.
Ref: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/beginner
Ref: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/beginner
Beginner
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Introduction
Toys are vital tools that help
foster the mental, physical,
emotional & social development
of boys and girls.
Toys are basic instruments for
the development of children’s
fantasy, thoughts & creativity.
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Introduction
Toys enrich family life by fostering fun,
amusement and communication between all
family members, regardless of ages.
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Toy
Creative Play Value AestheticsLearning
Safe
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Consequences of Unsafe Toy
Death / Injury Criminal Lawsuit
Consumer Lawsuit Litigation Cost
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Consequences of Unsafe Toy
Civil Penalty
Recall / Withdrawal
Loss of Sales Brand Image Damage
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Consequences of Unsafe Toy
Hong Kong
The maximum penalty for the offence is a
fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for one
year on first conviction, and a fine of
$500,000 & imprisonment for two years on
subsequent conviction.
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Consequences of Unsafe Toy
Mattel 2007 recall of lead-containing toys:
Consumer lawsuit – US$ 50 million
Civil penalty – US$ 2.3 million
Recall expenses
Communication campaign
Other expenses
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Toy Related Deaths - US
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5
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15
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25
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Toy related deaths Source: CPSC
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Toy Related Injuries - US
Toy related injuries
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Source: CPSC
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Designing Safe Toy
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Concept Design
Decide on Target Markets
Age Grading Determination
Study Relevant Safety Standards
Review Recall Information
Detailed DesignConsult Others
Start
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Age Grade Determination
Age Grade
of Toy
Standards
& GuidelinesHuman
Factors
Similar
Toys
Knowledge
of Child
Development
Child
Development
References
Parental
Input
Features
of Toy
Observation
of Children
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Major Toy Safety Standards
Country Major Toy Safey Standards
International Standard ISO 8124
Toy Safety Directive
EN71
16CFR
CPSIA
ASTM F963
China GB6675 (ISO 8124)
Hong Kong ASTM F963, EN or ISO 8124
European Union
United States
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Toy Safety Standard
General Safety Duty / Obligation by Law:
The safety of toys should be determined by
reference to the intended use, while taking
into account the foreseeable use,
and bearing in mind the behaviour
of children, who do not generally
show the same degree of care as
the average adult user. Ref: EU Directive 2009/48/EC
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Toy Testing
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Safety Test
Small Part Gauge
57.1
25.4
31.7
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Safety Test
Sharp Point Tester
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Safety Test
Sharp Edge Tester
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Safety Test
Bite Test
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Safety Test
Tension Test Torque Test
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Safety Test
Compression Test Drop Test
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Safety Test
Flammability Test
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Safety Test
Heavy Metals Test
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Safety Test
Phthalates Test
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Toy Testing
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Toy Recall
The marble-sized toy can
expand inside the body and
block the intestine. If these
toys are swallowed, it can be
life-threatening.
Source: CPSC
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Toy Recall
The fingers and toes of the dolls can detach,
posing a choking hazard to young children.
Source: CPSC
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Toy Recall
The magnets can
attract each other
and cause intestinal
perforation or
blockage.
Source: RAPEX
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Toy Recall
The plastic fairy
figures protrude from
the top of the handle
bar posing a laceration
hazard if a child falls
on them.Source: CPSC
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Toy Recall
The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing
the blade to fold inward toward the handle,
posing a laceration hazard.
Source: CPSC
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Toy Recall
The hair on the doll may
contain loops that are large
enough to fit around a
child’s head and neck.
These loops can pose a
strangulation hazard.
Source: CPSC
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Toy Recall
Strangulation, due to the
presence of a fixed noose
(cord securing the hood)
which is too long.
Source: RAPEX
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Toy Recall
The plush frog masks lack proper ventilation.
When secured in place across a child's face, it
presents a suffocation hazard to the child.
Source: CPSC
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Toy Recall
The recalled toy can
unexpectedly tip
over during play,
posing an entrapment
hazard to young
children.Source: CPSC
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Toy Recall
The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall
forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to
young children.
Source: CPSC
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Toy Recall
The rechargeable battery
contained inside the
helicopter can catch fire,
igniting the helicopter
and nearby combustible
materials.
Source: CPSC
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Toy Recall
The surface paints
on the action figures
contain excessive
levels of lead.
Source: CPSC
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Toy Recall
The product poses a
chemical risk because
the head of the doll
contains 23 % by
weight of bis (2-
ethylhexyl) phthalate
(DEHP). Source: RAPEX
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Designers’ Checklist
Which markets do you want to promote /
sell your toy?
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Designers’ Checklist
What are the applicable safety standards in
these markets?
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Designers’ Checklist
What is the age appropriateness for your
toy?
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Designers’ Checklist
Have you age labeled your toy? Have you
provide clear and precise safety instruction
& well labeled the hazards?
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Designers’ Checklist
If toy is suitable for age 3 and under, make
sure there is no small part.
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Designers’ Checklist
If toy is suitable for age 3 and under, ball
(round object) if present must be bigger
than 44.4 mm diameter.
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Designers’ Checklist
Toy should present no sharp edges or points.
Run your fingers over metal or plastic pieces
to see if they cut or scratch.
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Designers’ Checklist
Make sure there are no points or propelling
objects that could cause eye or puncture
injuries.
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Designers’ Checklist
On wood toy, round off edges and make sure
there is no splinter.
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Designers’ Checklist
Folding toy or toy with hinges must be
designed so that they will not trap little
fingers.
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Designers’ Checklist
Moving parts should be designed in such a
way as to prevent pinching or crushing
fingers.
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Designers’ Checklist
Ropes or strings on toy should be no longer
than 12 inches and loops should not be big
enough to fit around a child's neck.
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Designers’ Checklist
For toys that make sounds: If a toy is too
loud for you, it is too loud for a child.
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Designers’ Checklist
Toy should be strong and sturdy: Eyes,
buttons, parts, pieces, etc. cannot be pulled
off by a small child.
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Designers’ Checklist
Toy should be strong and sturdy: Toy will
not shatter if it is dropped or thrown onto
a hard surface from a child's height.
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Designers’ Checklist
Clothing and stuffed toys: These should be
flame-resistant.
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Designers’ Checklist
Use washable and clean materials for dolls
and stuffed toys.
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Designers’ Checklist
Toy gun should be brightly colored, so that it
will not be mistaken for a real gun.
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Designers’ Checklist
Stability of sitting toys: They should be
broad-based for stability.
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Designers’ Checklist
Toy must be made from non-toxic materials.
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Designers’ Checklist
Electrical toys: No more than 24 volts and
properly insulated.
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Summary
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Concept Design
Decide on Target Markets
Age Grading Determination
Study Relevant Safety Standards
Review Recall Information
Detailed DesignConsult Others
Start
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Safety is number ONE priority !
To design safe toy:
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Questions ?
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